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So much for scouting reports: Broncos' Alexander Johnson, Josey Jewell defy expectations

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- In some ways the Denver Broncos have an very large riddle in the middle of their defense.

Their two inside linebackers -- Alexander Johnson and Josey Jewell -- are a combination that is both too big, too small, too slow, too inexperienced and just too unlikely. Just read the scouting reports.

Yet 13 games into an injury-ravaged, COVID-19 impacted season, the Broncos two leading tacklers are Johnson and Jewel, with 103 and 90 tackles, respectively. They are among the few constants amid an ever-shifting lineup.

"I love [Coach Vic Fangio's] defense," said Jewel of the second-year coach.